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Thursday 9 January 2025
China continues EV subsidies, with fresh price war looming
Competition in China's electric vehicle (EV) market has intensified right at the start of 2025, with vendors lowering prices and the government offering subsidies to stimulate purc...
Thursday 9 January 2025
SK Chief, Nvidia's CEO discuss ways to deepen AI efforts
The chairman of SK Hynix Inc.'s parent and Nvidia Corp. co-founder Jensen Huang met on January 8 to discuss AI, suggesting the two companies are exploring ways to deepen one of the...
Thursday 9 January 2025
SK Hynix denies reports on plans to expand HBM DRAM production by 70%
Global memory leaders Samsung, SK Hynix, and ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) are ramping up DRAM production this year, fueling market competition. While oversupply is expected...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Chinese automakers set ambitious targets amid EV subsidy extension
China's automobile market is poised for significant growth in 2025, bolstered by the continuation of government electric vehicle (EV) purchase subsidy programs aimed at stimulating...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Honda debuts 0 series EVs, partners with Renesas on AI chips
Honda and Renesas Electronics have joined forces to co-develop high-performance chips for its next-generation electric vehicles (EVs), integrating advanced features like autonomous...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Chinese foundries cut prices to vie for orders, while UMC and VIS pursue redirected orders
The US continues to tighten its trade restrictions against China, with the Biden-Harris administration launching a Section 301 investigation into China's mature process technologies,...
Thursday 9 January 2025
Renesas to reduce workforce, freeze salary amid weak non-AI chip demand
Renesas Electronics has announced plans to cut several hundred jobs across its global operations. The company informed employees of these measures before the end of 2024, while also...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Trump 2.0's decoupling policy reshapes IC design strategies for 2025
With the Trump administration poised to take office, industry expectations point to a sharper division in global electronic supply chains. US electronic products are expected to adopt...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Fujitsu unveils Monaka processor with focus on energy efficiency and edge computing
As the push for advanced artificial intelligence (AI) applications continues across sectors, from data centers to edge computing, Japan is stepping up with developing the Fujitsu...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Kyocera to divest US$1.27 billion in non-core business amid 3-year profit decline
Kyocera, a leading Japanese electronic components manufacturer, plans to divest 10% of its consolidated revenue, valued at approximately JPY200 billion (US$1.27 billion), by the end...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
Chinese panel makers maintain production through 2025 Lunar New Year amid high demand
The upcoming inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump and the continuation of China's subsidy policies into 2025 have driven a sustained increase in panel demand. As a result,...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
China's mobile subsidies boost PA supply chain outlook for 1Q25
Chinese government subsidies for mobile devices have sparked optimism among Taiwan's power amplifier (PA) supply chain players, with industry sources expecting a revival in China's...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
CES 2025: Toyota and Nvidia forge AI alliance for autonomous future
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivered the opening keynote at CES 2025, announcing a groundbreaking collaboration with Toyota to develop the next generation of autonomous vehicles. Under...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
LG Electronics reports preliminary financial results: 2024 revenue hits record high, Q4 profits fall short of expectations
LG Electronics (LG) has released its preliminary financial results for 2024, showcasing impressive annual revenue figures. However, the operating profit for the fourth quarter saw...
Wednesday 8 January 2025
US blacklists Chinese DRAM maker CXMT as warning rather than substantive measure
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has been added to the US blacklist of entities allegedly tied to the Chinese military, which industry observers view as a warning rather than a...